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Before you go
Your trip to Sete Lagoas.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Sete Lagoas – MG Destination Route of the Caves (Lagoa Santa; Sete Lagoas; Cordisburgo) about 72 km from Belo Horizonte
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Belo Horizonte-Confins (CNF) Confins · 50 km
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Terminal Rodoviário Deputado Renato Azeredo Sete Lagoas · 2 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Belo Horizonte it is about 70 km via the BR-040, roughly a one-hour trip. There are frequent buses from Belo Horizonte Bus Station to Sete Lagoas Bus Terminal. From Confins Airport, the shortest route goes through Pedro Leopoldo and Prudente de Morais.
How many days
One day allows visiting the Gruta Rei do Mato and the Lagoa Paulino waterfront. With two days you can climb the Serra de Santa Helena and continue to the Gruta de Maquiné in Cordisburgo, about 60 km away.
When to go
Year-round. From April to September there is little rain and mornings are cool, good for the Serra de Santa Helena. From November to March rains usually fall in the afternoon. The cave has a stable temperature throughout the year.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Helpful. The Gruta Rei do Mato is at the BR-040 roundabout, outside the center, and the Serra de Santa Helena requires an ascent by car or on foot. In the center, the Lagoa Paulino waterfront is walked on foot. To continue the route, a car is the most practical option.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Sete Lagoas
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Morning
Gruta Rei do Mato
Take the guided tour of the Gruta Rei do Mato at the BR-040 roundabout, and see the twin columns in the final chamber and the paintings in the Grutinha.
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Afternoon
Serra de Santa Helena
Climb the Serra de Santa Helena, from where you can see the town and the lagoons, and where there is a hang-gliding/paragliding ramp.
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Late afternoon
Lagoa Paulino
Descend to the center and walk along the Lagoa Paulino waterfront, the main lagoon of the town.
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Evening
Seafront
Dine at the bars and restaurants around Lagoa Paulino, which usually hosts crafts and food stalls on weekend evenings.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belo Horizonte from Sete Lagoas?
About 70 km via the BR-040, roughly a one-hour drive. The Gruta Rei do Mato is at the town's entrance roundabout, about 62 km from the capital.
Does Sete Lagoas really have seven lagoons?
The town has several urban lagoons; the best known are Lagoa Paulino in the center and Lagoa da Boa Vista, which has a walking track around it.
What to do in Sete Lagoas in one day?
Visit the Gruta Rei do Mato in the morning, climb the Serra de Santa Helena in the afternoon, and finish the day at the Lagoa Paulino waterfront.
Can you go from Sete Lagoas to the Gruta de Maquiné?
Yes. Cordisburgo is about 60 km away via the BR-040 and MG-231, roughly a one-hour drive.